sweep up

Example Sentences

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He would keep an eye on the space after hours and sweep up around the area when it needed it.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Since Carrie has been married — been there, done that — one would think she wouldn’t be in a hurry to sweep up some other dude’s thickened toenail clippings.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

Reitkopp said it’s “sad” when raids sweep up individuals who haven’t committed crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

A loose pass in midfield from Wales threatens to open the door for a Kosovo counter-attack but Wales keeper Olivia Clark is on hand to sweep up.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

Servants duck and dart around her, trying to sweep up her mess.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton